What mobo should I get?

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iAmAdrian

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For an i5 4440 or 4570, LGA1150. The cheaper the better.

Needs:
USB 3.0 socket(*MUST)
SATA 3(6gb/s), I'd really prefer angled sockets for better cable management
Few fan headers is good too
With DVI and HDMI ports.
Any brands but I prefer a darker theme.

I will be sticking this on an N200 chassis which I currently have.
But I'm eyeing the BitFenix prodigy M, NZXT H440 and the coming Corsair air 240 for a chassis change soon.

So maybe an m-ATX case is needed.

Thanks!
 
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Are you from the United States? If so this motherboard fits the bill perfectly:

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $84.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

The features you requested are present too. It features 4 USB 3.0 ports on the back, with 1x USB 3.0 header which supports 2 additional USB 3.0 ports on the front of your case. The motherboard also includes 6x SATA 3 ports all angled at the end of the motherboard, with DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub output. As for the fans:

- 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
- 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
- 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin)

It is also dark themed with a...
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Are you from the United States? If so this motherboard fits the bill perfectly:

Motherboard: ASRock H97M PRO4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($84.98 @ Newegg)
Total: $84.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

The features you requested are present too. It features 4 USB 3.0 ports on the back, with 1x USB 3.0 header which supports 2 additional USB 3.0 ports on the front of your case. The motherboard also includes 6x SATA 3 ports all angled at the end of the motherboard, with DVI-D, HDMI and D-Sub output. As for the fans:

- 2 x CPU Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
- 2 x Chassis Fan Connectors (1 x 4-pin, 1 x 3-pin)
- 1 x Power Fan Connector (3-pin)

It is also dark themed with a touch of blue and microATX. To finally conclude it's also a H97 motherboard, which will support the next generation of Intel processors to be released end of this year, or beginning of next (5th generation, Broadwell).

All the best. :)
 
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Actually looks good. Any other suggestions? So I can shop different kinds at different stores.

I'm from the Philippines. Price is really good with that ASRock. Maybe 100U$ below is my budget, give or take a few extra bucks.

The prices are somewhat similar even after converting though. So just reference with an American $.

Thanks.
 
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But this one Asus H97M-PLUS Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard, although a bit more expensive, it supports Crossfire or SLI if I plan on doing that soon.

Which do you think is a smart buy?
 
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